Research Assistant in Participatory and Qualitative Methods- ARIADNE
University of Oxford - Department of Psychiatry
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £35,681 to £37,338 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 19th August 2026 |
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| Closes: | 16th September 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 188275 |
Location: Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
This is an exciting opportunity for a research assistant to become a member of the Design Bioethics Lab (DBL) led by Professor Ilina Singh. You will support the project to develop a novel research method for identifying and analysing ethical issues in child and adolescent psychosis risk prediction. You will particularly support the development of a novel research method for identifying and analysing ethical issues in child and adolescent psychosis risk prediction.
About the Role
The post is funded for 18 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will take a leading role in the day-to-day administration of DBL procedures, including taking and disseminating minutes, making appointments; maintain Gantt charts, website, and digital folders; support research ethics and governance documentation. You will co-manage the NeurOx YPAG for the NEUROSEC team and carry out any PPIE activities in line with PPIE values and procedures, including safeguarding, consent and data protection.
About You
You will hold a first degree in in psychiatry, psychology, bioethics, philosophy or another relevant subject e.g. social sciences. You will have specialist knowledge of co-production approaches and frameworks, particularly those relevant to young people. Master's degree in psychiatry, psychology, bioethics, philosophy or another relevant subject e.g. social sciences is desirable
Diversity
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process
The closing date for applications is 16 September 2026.
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